Mid-Summer 2026 MPCD News

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Hot, Dry, Windy = Drought 2026

We hope the articles below inspire you to have conservation conversations with your friends, family, and colleagues.

Drought & Ag - Impacts to Local Ranchers

Anyone driving through Grand or Summit County will undoubtedly notice the impacts of the current drought on our landcape. Low reservior levels…

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Drought & Firewise Landscaping

Drought planning and firewise landscaping go hand-in-hand. Smart landscaping decisions can be both beautiful and your home's savior.

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Should You Seed During Drought?

If you are asking yourself if you should plant seed right now (during the middle of the summer in one of the driest years on record), we do not recommend it.

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Overgrazing - The Ultimate Sin of Ranching

Overgrazing, the act of excessively grazing an area to the point of vegetation and land damage, is the "sin of all sins".

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Fall 2026 Tree Sale - Accepting Orders until August 29

Our Fall Tree Seedling Sale is now open. Order NOW and pick seedlings up in Granby, Kremmling, or Frisco at the beginning of September.

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MPCD Webinars

Check out the recordings of webinars hosted by Middle Park Conservation District and its partners in June 2026. Topics include Drought, Wildfire Preparedness, and Noxious Weeds.

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Bee Day at Fraser Valley Rec Summer Camp

Kids participating in the Fraser Valley Rec Summer Day Camp enjoyed an afternoon learning about bees with Middle Park Conservation District on July…

Grand County Weed of the Week (WOW)

Check out the Sky-Hi News and MPCD's Facebook page every Friday for a new Noxious Weed of the Week.

2026 Chipping Program schedule and locations for Summit County, offering free chipping for residents. See map for details.

Summit County Neighborhood Chipping Program

Summit County is helping residents and property owners create defensible space by providing free chipping and disposal for conifer and aspen branches…

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Grand County Wildfire Council Summer Events - Trainings, Chipping Days, Movies

Grand County Wildfire Council (GCWC) is a non-profit, community-based wildfire education and mitigation program for the residents and visitors of…

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The content of this newsletter is for Educational Purposes ONLY. In some cases, we highlight newsworthy articles from outside sources. Opinions…

Hot, Dry, Windy = Drought 2026

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